Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5)

Yet another beatitude that is counter-intuitive.  Here, Jesus links meekness with ownership of the earth through inheritance.

In our common experience, the people who own the earth, i.e., those with power, received it from taking, earning, or working for something.  It usually requires active work, perhaps even taking advantage of someone else.

People may receive what they have passively, like through inheritance, but only initially from someone who actively worked for it.

In contrast, Jesus states the the meek will inherit the earth.  I think this is a message about humility and servanthood.

Meekness to God
On one hand, a person must humble themselves to God.  In other words, be meek to God.  In the context of the Sermon of the Mount, it could be restated to say "if you keep listening to me, you will inherit the earth.

Meekness to other people
I think there is additionally a component of meekness to other people.  People should serve others with what have.  So, when the meek inherit the earth, those in charge will use what they have, the earth, to help others.

What it does not say
It does not say a person should be a walkover, especially with regard to other people.  Meekness is first to God.  Out of meekness, we do not have to remain idle while others take advantage of us.